The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is the application by which students that meet the qualifications can apply for this aid. Students who do not have lawful immigration status and who do not meet the qualifications listed above are also encouraged to apply for institutional aid using the CASFA. Students who are eligible for Federal Title IV aid by completing the FAFSA should not complete the CAFSA.
National Resources:
Resources including additional application workshops.
Immigrants Rising – see below for resources available via Immigrants Rising
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
Nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services.
UnidosUS – ImmLocal tool
For additional nonprofit immigration legal service providers, visit: Immigrationlawhelp.org
NASFAA’s Tips for Students: Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students
Colorado Resources:
My Rights Immigration Law Firm
Expediting the DACA consultations and offering free DACA consultations with John Pearce, an immigrant attorney who is connected with DSF Associate Board members. Call for a consultation: 303-495-5121.
Legal Clinic at Mi Casa Resource Center
Denver-based nonprofit organization offering a free monthly legal clinic. Appointments are required. See Calendar
Legal Night at Centro San Juan Diego
Denver-based nonprofit organization offering free phone legal consultations. Appointments are required.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver – Immigration Services
Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited organization offering free immigration consultations and low-cost immigration legal services.
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic (JAMLAC)
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) grantee. Nonprofit organization providing legal services, legal workshops and monthly legal clinics throughout Denver
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) grantee. Nonprofit organization offering immigration legal services.
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC)
Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited organization offering immigration legal services.
Informed Immigrant Legal Service Locator
Paying for DACA:
KIPP Colorado Schools – KIPPsters may request financial assistance to help cover the cost of DACA Applications and Renewals. Please contact arascon@kippcolorado.org for questions
Career Advice:
Career-Advice-for-Students-who-are-Undocumented.pdf
UndocuCareer-Guide-July-2023.pdf via MSU Denver
Impacts of SB21-077 – Remove Lawful Presence Verification Credentialing
